CBSE Academic Class X Social Science Sample Question Paper 2015-16

Name of the Board : CBSE Academic
Class : X STD
Subject : Social Science
Year : 2015-16

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Social Science Sample Question Paper :

Time Allowed : 3 Hours
Maximum Marks : 90

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General Instructions :
1. There are 29 questions in all. All questions are compulsory.
2. Marks for each question are indicated against the question.
3. Questions from serial number 1 to 8 are multiple choice questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.
4. Questions from serial number 9 to 20 are 3 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 80 words each.

5. Questions from serial number 21 to 28 are 5 marks questions. Answers of these questions should not exceed 120 words each.
6. Question number 29 (a) is a map question of 3 marks from History and the Question number 29 (b) is a map question from Geography.
7. Attach the filled up maps inside your answer-book.

Questions :
1. French colonization of Vietnam was based on which two ideas?
OR
What is an Allegory? State any one example to clarify the same. 1

2. Why is copper mainly used in electrical cables and electronic industries? 1
3. Classify industries on the basis of source of raw materials. 1

4. What is a new arrival on the transportation map of India? 1
5. Recognize the situation when both the parties in a barter economy have to agree to sell and buy each other’s commodities? What is it called? 1
6. Amit is using his money to buy assets like house, commercial land and machines. Write what is he actually doing? 1

7. What is COPRA? When was is introduced? 1
8. A country holds election to elect peoples’ representatives to form the government but the elections are not fair. Identify the kind of challenge faced by the people in such a country. 1
9. What was the condition of colonial economy in Vietnam? Explain.OR The 1830s were years of great economic hardship in Europe. Explain how? 3

10. Discuss various stages of the Non Cooperation Movement launched by Mahatma Gandhi. 3
11. There is an urgent need to develop a sustainable path of energy development. Give two broad measures for it. As concerned citizens, how can you help to conserve energy? 3
12. What is pipeline transportation? Write two merits and demerits of the same. 3
13. “Industrialization and urbanisation go hand in hand.” Validate the statement. 3
14. Give a short account of the major iron ore belts in India. 3

15. Elucidate the significance of Ho Chi Minh’s trail in the Vietnamese war.
OR
“The development of nationalism did not come about only through wars and territorial
expansion. Culture played an important role in creating the idea of the nation.”
Elaborate upon the statement.3

16. The first challenge faced by political parties is lack of internal democracy within parties. What do you understand by the statement? Explain. 3
17. Suggest some broad guidelines that can be kept in mind while devising ways and means for political reforms in India. 3

18. Dhananjay is a government employee and belongs to a rich household whereas Raju is a construction worker and comes from a poor rural household. Both are in need and wish to take loan. Create a list of arguments explaining who between the two would successfully be able to arrange money from a formal source. Why? 3

19. Imagine yourself as a member of a rural Self Help Group. Develop a plan according to which your organization will be helping the poor financially. 3
20. Chinese toys have taken over the Indian toy market due to globalization and promotion of international trade leading to huge losses to Indian toy manufacturers. Do you think the mantra of “Boycott and Swadeshi” would be of any help today? Why or why not? 3

21. Elaborate upon the role of women during war and peace in Vietnam. 5
OR
In Britain the formation of the nation-state was not the result of a sudden upheaval or revolution. Validate the statement with relevant arguments. 5
22. How did people belonging to different communities, regions or language groups develop a sense of collective belonging? 5
23. Compare and contrast the merits and demerits of Roadways with those of Railways. 5